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New Metro Bank set to open in Chester
The new Chester Metro Bank is set to open on Foregate Street by June this year. In preparation for the grand opening, nine newly recruited colleagues are currently undergoing training.
The new branch will operate Monday to Saturday, providing traditional personal and business banking services to Chester and surrounding areas.
Lisa Wortley, the Local Director, leads the Chester Metro Bank relationship management team. With over two decades of experience in the banking industry, Lisa is experienced in all areas of personal and business banking.
Joining Metro Bank in 2020, she quickly established herself as a skilled relationship builder within local communities, fostering strong connections with her clients. Lisa has served as a trusted advisor to numerous companies and is currently meeting local businesses face-to-face in the region ahead of the store’s opening.
Recently, she co-hosted a networking event for local businesses in celebration of International Women's Day on March 7th with White Oak UK.
Katrina Thelwell, Chester Metro Bank’s Store Manager: “We are already working with a range of businesses in the area and are so excited to be able to welcome everyone in store soon. Being part of the local community is vital for us and if anyone has any banking queries, please do not hesitate to reach out to me on LinkedIn. We are delighted that as a community bank we have recruited from the local area.”
Chester Metro Bank’s Local Director, Lisa Wortley: “We are so excited about our impending launch. Every Chester business that banks with us is supported by a local business manager who has in-depth local knowledge and can support every size of business from entrepreneur, start-up, to established SME. I am keen to speak to any business that may be considering switching their banking provider as we provide a bespoke personal approach to business banking matched with a vast competitive product mix.”

If you have any queries about business banking with Metro Bank, please contact Lisa Wortley on LinkedIn.